Kenneth Shiflett
North East
Summary
Dynamic Registered Behavior Technician, skilled in applied behavior analysis and social skills development. Successfully implemented individualized ABA therapy plans, promoting positive behavior change and empowering clients through effective communication strategies. Demonstrated expertise in data-driven decision-making, enhancing client outcomes through meticulous progress tracking and reinforcement procedures.
Professional behavior technician with strong skills in implementing and monitoring behavior intervention plans. Skilled in applied behavior analysis, data collection, and progress monitoring. Collaborative team member focused on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to evolving needs. Reliable and driven by results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
CIMI Behavior Analytic Solutions
- Improves client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Promotes positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Empowers clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Maintains detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Utilizes technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
Human Systems Integration
QED
07.2024
- Provides Human Systems Integration (HSI) expertise in order to assist the Government with ensuring that defense acquisition programs generate a suitable test and evaluation approach that is executable and adequately assesses the system’s HSI
- Provides support, guidance, and recommendations within HSI Test and Evaluation (T&E) in the review of program artifacts to include CONOPS, ORDs, TEMPs, Operational Assessment/Test Plans, Operational Assessment/Test Reports, and the development of Letters of Assessment
- Provides support to project, program and Department leads in acquisition review team meetings and other meetings as required
- Provides support to the instructional advisors regarding HSI inclusion within hardware, and software applications for the DoD
- Provides as directed focused training on HSI T&E
- Researches Government and industry acquisition and T&E sources and analyze results for applicable HSI T&E tools, plans, and procedures
Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Navy
11.2006 - Current
- Leads, manages, and advises 7 senior enlisted in leading and developing 40 Sailors in production and training requirements ensuring equal opportunity for all Sailors at the United States Naval Observatory
- Performs duties necessary for efficient operations, achievement, and maintenance of readiness of the unit, with particular emphasis on enlisted morale, welfare, discipline, performance, training, awards, and recognition, recruiting, equal opportunity, promotion, assignment and reassignment, administration and utilization, as they affect the service contributions of Navy personnel
- Proposes, initiates, assists, and advises in creating plans, programs, and environments for developing and maintaining high enlisted esprit de corps and morale in all elements of the unit; comprehensive individual and unit indoctrination and mission awareness; prevention and resolution of dissatisfaction in the enlisted ranks; and prompt and appropriate recognition of individual enlisted personnel whose service is at a conspicuously high level
- Coordinates with and assists the Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and other enlisted organizations, councils, groups, etc., and their representatives
- Participates in the resolution of policy, doctrinal and regulatory misunderstandings that could result in adverse effects on enlisted personnel
- Works to further the intent of the Adjutant General's programs conceived and implemented to improve enlisted morale, understanding, mission awareness, career dedication and upward mobility in the context of the overall state mission
- Counsels enlisted personnel on complaints not referred to through official military or technician channels
- Advises the Commanding Officer, as well as other appropriate supervisors, when friction areas arise and proposes means of resolution
- Suggests friction indicators, means of improvement and clarification, etc., when new and far-reaching policies impact enlisted personnel
- Participates, advises, and assists in planning, publicizing and administering enlisted 'awards and recognition' programs
- Coordinates with J1 Military personnel sections to assure proper dissemination, clarification, and administration of promotion policies
- Furthers and develops programs that will enable all enlisted personnel to utilize promotion possibilities, opportunities for Warrant Officer appointments, or to achieve commissioned status
- Assists appropriate military personnel sections in the promulgation of programs for enlisted career orientation
- Assists, advises, and counsels in preparation, inspecting and maintenance of recruiting and retention programs
- Coordinates with and assists Recruiting and Retention Officer in general recruitment
- Assists in enlisted welfare programs that provide advice on qualifications, advancement, benefits, retirement, etc
- Analyzes directives, regulations and other documents originating at higher headquarters or gaining commands and notes actual and anticipated impact on the duties and responsibilities of enlisted personnel
- Advises and assists in preparation of directives of the Commanding Officer to assure proper and timely guidance to the enlisted personnel
- Assists in the development of feedback systems to assure compliance with and full understanding of regulatory requirements that depend on or affect enlisted standards and morale
- Advises the Commanding Officer, Department Heads, and Senior Enlisted to respond to all inquiries concerning operations, administration, policy, etc., that affect, or are projected to affect, enlisted personnel
- Initiates correspondence as necessary, on all matters affecting enlisted personnel and state and federal missions of the Navy
- Performs frequent year-round observations for the purpose of observing, in military and technician contexts, the organizations, units and activities of the Navy
- Observes and evaluates the administration of all programs pertaining to and affecting enlisted personnel and the extent to which they are being carried out
- Assures that enlisted personnel have a full understanding of those regulations, directives, guidance documents and policy, etc., pertaining to their service under the overall mission of the Navy and specific missions of their units
- Makes recommendations for improvement, expansion, increased enlisted involvement and command utilization, etc., and assists in development of local and statewide SOP's and other guides that further understanding among enlisted personnel and provide dynamic motivation for efforts toward attainment of readiness
- Accompanies the Commanding Officer and other senior leadership as appropriate, and as directed, on visits to organizations, units, facilities, and activities, and alerts them to the ramifications of all transactions that affect state enlisted personnel
- Participates in various ceremonies, formal occasions, etc
Graphic Artist
KS Designs
12.2016 - 12.2024
- Provided graphic arts development and support to customers
- Planned, developed, and designed production quality graphics to support customers branding needs across multiple platforms and document types using brochures, pamphlets, advertisements across multiple media types
- Prepared and oversaw the preparation of original designs, drawings, graphs, charts, models, publications, and exhibits for internal and external presentation by senior organizational leaders
- Created and visualize ideas graphically for documents, publications, and web sites
- Provided end-users with recommendations and in-depth graphic artist support for the development of documents, briefings, and websites without guidance
- Revised subject matter for graphic presentation to achieve customer intent selecting materials, processes, and designs format without guidance
- Reviewed layouts, sketches, and final plans for production and evaluates artistic media
- Consulted with and advised customers concerning pending graphics, publications, and artwork, including cost estimates and artwork content
- Determined requirements for publication artwork, including selection of ink, paper, and type style in conjunction with publication customers
- Coordinated production workflow of publications (periodicals, brochures, and manuscripts)
- Utilized multiple software’s to accomplish client needs such as Adobe Cloud Suite, Corel, Microsoft, and other graphic suites
I/O Psychologist
Kaizen Approach
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Identified and develops assessment and/or testing methods for learning solutions
- Developed the testing strategies for the program
- Applied validity and reliability standards to ensure tests are psychometrically sound
- Revised tests and/or assessments based on beta and pilot offerings of learning programs
- Conducted research and provides recommendations on processes and procedures for test creation and administration
- Collaborated with subject matter experts and multi-disciplinary team members to develop measurable learning objectives and integrate tests into the course content of learning program
- Developed and utilizes paper or electronic assessment instruments, such as multiple-choice selected responses, open ended, essay, case studies, performance-based tasks, role-play, pre-and post-tests, and simulations
- Conducted standard setting activities
- Applied psychometric formulas and theory to construct valid and reliable tests and measures of knowledge and/or performance-based assessments
- Conducted exam and item analysis, and maintains detailed records of the exams for the program
I/O Psychologist
Global Skills X-Change
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted data analysis on assessments (i.e., pilot-tests, production versions, ongoing maintenance) and surveys (e.g., item-level, test-level, demographics, etc.)
- Developed assessment items and exams for certification programs
- Assisted with the development and execution of certification assessments so all aspects are compliant with major third-party accreditation standards (e.g., NCCA)
- Demonstrated sound judgment and decision making when providing solutions to clients considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions on certification implementation and maintenance
- Built and maintain excellent client relationships
- Applied analytics to new information when developing credential solutions to meet client needs, wants, and constraints (i.e., analyze client needs and requirements to create a viable solution while remaining in compliance with industry best practices and NCCA accreditation standards)
- Conducted literature reviews and developed reports for research projects, including reviewing academic and business literature
- Developed visual representations of data analysis for client deliverables and presentations, to prepare technical reports, validation documents and official documentation in support of the defensibility of high stakes assessments
- Facilitated meetings with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Thought Leaders to support project needs (e.g., test development, certification program development, certification reporting, etc.) and to make client presentations, coordinate examination review committees, and participate in professional organizations
Intelligence Planner
Invictus International Consulting, LLC
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Conducted cyberspace Intelligence planning activities in support of internal command plans, operations, and exercises as well as combatant command (COCOM) exercises
- Was Responsible for synchronizing Intelligence support to Operational Plans (OPLANs), Operational Orders (OPORDs), Contingency Plans (CONPLANs), and supporting plans' development
- Prepared intelligence estimated and annexes for inclusion into OPLANs, OPORDs, CONPLANs, and supporting plans
- Reviewed and provided intelligence input on strategic and operational level plans, contingency plans, operations orders, execution orders, fragmentary orders, strategic operational analysis reports, strategic and operational policy reports, DoD directives and guidance, and other documentation supporting strategic operations research, analysis, and policy development while conducting continuous coordination with the intelligence directorate and provide Intelligence doctrine, operations, policy, and authorities' subject matter expertise, including the integration of lessons learned to support senior leader decision making
- Coordinated the Intelligence director's (J2) guidance, plans, cyberspace Intelligence facets of combined and joint exercises and assess cyberspace Intelligence planning adjusting production to optimize workflow while participating/collaborating in Joint Planning Groups (JPGs), Operational Planning Groups (OPGs), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) and Intelligence Planning Steering Groups (IPSG) to determine scope and level of Intelligence planning support, and provide Intelligence products as necessary
- Integrated national Intelligence resources with COCOM and Service theater assets, and coordinate production of Functional Support Plans (FSP) when required
- Supported the conduct of deliberate and contingency planning, functional plan validation, coordination, and integration in conjunction with higher headquarters, components, DoD, and USG interagency and provides intelligence support to operations
- Synchronized national, DoD, higher headquarters, and Service component plans for unity of effort
- Additional requirements included conducting foreign partner nation intelligence representative coordination and planning, validate research and analysis, prepare information papers, decision papers, and briefings to inform government leadership, and plan, attend, and execute planning workshops and conferences
Intelligence Analyst
TechINT
11.2016 - 10.2019
- Was a UAS Analyst for Prototyping & Forensics Branch
- Responsible for direct engagement and analytical support to all counter-UAS efforts providing valuable intelligence support to DOD, DOJ, and material solutions developers
- Produced complex analytical products identifying and characterizing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) being developed by militant and terrorist organizations in the CENTCOM, and PACOM AOR
- Identified TTP’s and trends while conducting research of individuals and cells involved in the procurement of commercial threat technologies
- Engaged with Technical Forensics Engineering Lab to ensure device descriptions in products are technically accurate and that functionality is effectively communicated
- Developed detailed plans to acquire and exploit commercial technologies identified during research from Open-source, imagery, signals, and human intelligence domains
- Utilized complex intelligence information databases, such as Pulse, M3, Palantir, Current, HOTR, NSANet, and TAC to collect vast amounts of critical information to be used in various technical intelligence reports in support of I2WD Prototyping & Forensic mission
- Utilized multiple technical and forensic databases such as TEDAC, FXT-A, TIDES, CIDNE, and SOFEX to review and analyze exploitation reports
- Analyzed technical forensic electronic and mechanical exploitation results to develop detailed TECHINT reports on commercial threat technologies
- Served as a liaison with CENTCOM and PACOM assets to assist in focusing collection efforts while providing reach back to a Level 4 Exploitation lab
Region Command Career Counselor
United States Navy, Naval Information Force Reserves
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Led and managed 40 Command Career Counselors and their career development programs in a region of 1500 Sailors
- Provided guidance and understanding of the instructions, and manuals that govern the Navy’s career development program
- Developed, and maintained a naval history training program for a high turnover holding unit, the program was used to teach Sailors and Officers briefing skills and build confidence in their analytic abilities
- Submitted Sailors for training requirements, enlistment, and extension contracts, discussed career progression pathways, and ensured ample opportunity for the growth of 1500 Sailors
- Provided analytic feedback to the commanding officer on retention, loss, and command readiness
- Identified key performance indicators relating to personnel requesting a transfer into another career field
- Consulted with senior leadership on how to mitigate readiness issues related to career transitions
- Worked with higher headquarters to ensure Sailors with the correct qualifications or best fit were assigned appropriate billets for their skills
Research Scientist
ICF International
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Conducted and developed Needs Assessment Plans utilizing assessment methodology based on the industry accepted models
- Handled PII, and classified tests during their development and beta testing exams via secure electronic means for subjects to take the exams
- Identified and analyzed training needs, as well as provide job tasks, training gap analysis, and qualitative/quantitative analysis including organizing, displaying, describing data, examining relationships, and recommending solutions
- Utilized Cohen’s D, Cronbach’s Alpha, and correlation coefficient r to determine the strength and relationship between test questions, and their reliability as a test question
- Provided guidance to other test developers on utilizing a Microsoft Excel based Macro to conduct statistical analysis, data clean up, and other functions conducted in programs such as SAS and SPSS
- Coordinated surveys to identify potential test questions for several different topics
Cyber Operations Planner
Booz Allen Hamilton
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Compiled several major documents, and reports that lead to the development, analysis and writing of Concept Plans utilizing Joint Publication 5 as a reference for development
- Researched and analyzed large sums of data utilizing multiple databases to identify adversary intent, most likely and least likely course of actions, information gaps, and critical factors that support the Commander’s end state for planning
- Coordinated with the J2 to identify emerging technologies, and the TTPs that were used in the cyber domain to plan and defend against
- Acted as a liaison for other military and government issues regarding cyber in each area of operation, by providing written documents, or large sums of data to the client, and chaired weekly/daily meetings as necessary
- Utilized complex intelligence information databases, such as Pulse, M3, Palantir, Current, HOTR, NSANet, and TAC to collect vast amounts of critical information to be used in various reports
Lead Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy – Joint Task Force-Guantanamo Bay
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided advisement to 50 military and contractor personnel on reporting methods, and analytical processes
- All data presented to leadership were provided for analysis of compliancy, and probability of reintegration of persons of interest
- Developed a writing and reporting standard that was utilized by all 50 members of the team which corrected deficiencies and standardized all reporting for production
- Used translated reports to provide indications and warnings to the detention facility to ensure the safety of detainees, and correctional officers
- Managed upwards of $500,000 in technological equipment, while 100% accountability, and developing the tracking system to maintain the equipment
- Utilized complex intelligence information databases, such as Pulse, M3, Palantir, Current, HOTR, and TAC to collect vast amounts of critical information to be used in various reports
Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Led a team of 5 analysts in developing detailed social network analysis, used to identify threat networks in Africa Command’s area of responsibility
- Utilized advanced analytical processes to develop 52 visual charts on a weekly basis that identified the strongest links in the network
- On a monthly basis provided the Officer in Charge and Intelligence Director a briefing of current networks identified and important additions to the network
- Utilized complex intelligence information databases, such as Pulse, M3, Palantir, Current, HOTR, NSANet, and TAC to collect vast amounts of critical information to be used in reports
Intelligence Analyst
BAE
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Utilized a latent space model of statistics to provide detailed structured analysis to social networks
- Collected large sets of data, and identifying which reports were key to reporting and developing an in-depth analysis of several key social network in Afghanistan
- Developed products used to inform the highest levels of the chain of command of the status of the Afghanistan Government and the leadership’s ability to govern
- Utilized complex intelligence information databases, such as Pulse, M3, Palantir, Current, HOTR, and TAC to collect vast amounts of critical information to be used in various reports
Open-Source Intelligence Instructor
United States Navy – Office of Naval Intelligence
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Developed a pre and post course survey utilizing a Likert Scale to provided quantitative feedback to all the instructors on which lessons needed improvements
- Briefed a monthly report to the Department Head
- Managed the training page of the center’s share point by providing access to those who had the need-to-know and appropriate clearances and maintained all web parts to remain up to date
- Successfully integrated the Open-Source Intelligence Awareness Course into a distance learning format that was delivered through computer-based training
Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Provided daily analysis over the course of 5 months through database mining, and information provided from local individuals used to inform high level leadership, and the Engineers of potential threats to the base, and the team
- The intelligence provided was used to redesign routes keeping the entire group of engineers safe during the 5 months attached to them
- Provided daily updates to the combat teams in Southern Afghanistan, providing analysis for Convoy Operations on safest routes, and dangerous locations along the routes
- Provided daily updates to the Commander of Southern and Western Afghanistan regarding status of forces, potential threats through indications and warnings, and events that happened the previous day
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
12-2026
Master of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
07-2014
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Social skills development
- Discrete trial training
- Token economy systems
- Reinforcement procedures
Certification
Credentialing Specialist.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Timeline
Human Systems Integration
QED
07.2024
I/O Psychologist
Kaizen Approach
01.2024 - 09.2024
I/O Psychologist
Global Skills X-Change
09.2022 - 01.2024
Intelligence Planner
Invictus International Consulting, LLC
12.2019 - 09.2022
Graphic Artist
KS Designs
12.2016 - 12.2024
Intelligence Analyst
TechINT
11.2016 - 10.2019
Region Command Career Counselor
United States Navy, Naval Information Force Reserves
04.2016 - 01.2019
Research Scientist
ICF International
03.2016 - 11.2016
Lead Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy – Joint Task Force-Guantanamo Bay
09.2014 - 06.2015
Cyber Operations Planner
Booz Allen Hamilton
03.2013 - 03.2016
Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy
03.2012 - 03.2013
Intelligence Analyst
BAE
10.2010 - 03.2012
Open-Source Intelligence Instructor
United States Navy – Office of Naval Intelligence
01.2010 - 09.2010
Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy
11.2008 - 12.2009
Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Navy
11.2006 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
CIMI Behavior Analytic Solutions
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
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